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12/13/2003 Archived Entry: "Harrison Scores Impressive KO of Nix"
Harrison Scores Impressive KO of Nix
Press Release
Laughlin, NV – Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison drove his record to 14-0 (10 KOs) with an emphatic victory over Brian Nix in his first 10-round bout in Laughlin, Nevada tonight, in the main event on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights. Harrison displayed a strong right jab and kept Nix at a safe distance, while staying undefeated. The 2000 Olympic Super Heavyweight champion landed three left uppercuts to put the tough veteran on the canvas at 1:41 in third round of the bout.
Harrison, who displayed a stiff right jab as a left handed heavyweight, became the main event of the evening, after Tokumbo Olajide fell out when he came ill. Harrison was interviewed live on the show immediately following his fight and had this to say about his performance. “In the first two rounds I was trying to use my jab and working on keeping him at range,” said Harrison. “In the third round I wanted to show something different and use the other things I have been working to put him away.”
Harrison added. “I was being a bit merciful in the first two rounds but took advantage of my full arsenal early in the third round to demonstrate my dominance.”
Harrison will go home to his native England before returning to the United States in early 2004 to continue his assault on the heavyweight division. “Back in the UK, there are a few domestic rivals that have been calling me, such as Danny Williams,” said Harrison. “Politics aside, I would like to contest for the British title next year, as well as keep busy in America with the other up and coming heavyweight contenders.
“As a professional you haven’t seen the best of Audley Harrison yet. I am on course, still learning and getting better in the professional game with each fight. As everyone can see, I have the talent, continue to make a statement and truly believe that I will be the heavyweight champion of the world within the next two years.”
Harrison’s fight will be shown Saturday afternoon on the BBC.
